Gaste v. Kaiserman

863 F.2d 1061 (2nd Cir. 1988)

Facts

Gaste (P), a resident and citizen of France, composed the music to a song entitled 'Pour Toi.' P registered the sheet music for the song in the United States Copyright Office in 1957. In 1973, D composed and recorded the song 'Feelings.' 'Feelings' became a smash hit internationally, winning 'gold records' in a number of countries.